Chapter 2: Carne Village

You know I've decided to add another character that AU Albedo will recognize

Lupusregina: Divine Child of Rejuvination - Yeah surprising right? I added her because of the OVA where she was affected with the Total Maniac item that causes her to act very proper.

I also once thought of having Demiurge being that peddler guy once. You know that merchant you find on the Ashina Outskirts because I can see the resemblance by appearance. But I was like nah and decided to have him be Genichiro instead as I feel that it's much more fitting since Genichiro desires power apparently...

All that aside, hope you enjoy!

As Wolf cut her way through the forest, she could see that she was nearing the exit as she saw an opening from the distance she was at. When she finally reached the exit to the forest, she immediately came across what looked like fortified entrance. Wolf started walking closer to it, then she heard a deep commanding voice...

?: Hold it right there!

Wolf froze and looked towards the source of the voice. She saw what looked like to be a little green man aiming a bow and arrow at her. She had never seen a being such as that before. It was so strange, but then again, the creatures back home were just as strange like the big chickens she came across at the Hirata Estate. Looking at the little green man now, Wolf could see that he was being cautious and figured out the situation she was in pretty quickly as she raised her hands above her head...

Little Green Man: Good. Now, do you have any business with Carne Village?

Business? Well... She apparently ended up in these lands without logical explanation. She didn't know what to do yet. She did need a place to stay though...

Wolf: I'm simply looking for shelter good sir.

Little Green Man: I don't know... How do I know that you're not some spy or something?

Wolf was confused by this. A spy? Whatever happened to make them so paranoid?

Wolf: Spy?

Little Green Man: Yeah a spy. This village was attacked years ago by some people who believed to be doing 'god's work'.

He says this while putting up air quotes.

Little Green Man: It was also attacked several months back by some noble. So we have reason to be cautious with newcomers. It's nothing personal ma'am.

Wolf took in all the information that was shared with her just now. That information just proved to her that were messed up people out there in this land...

Wolf: Well I assure you that I'm not one of them. I'm out here on my own.

She slowly pulled out a pouch of sen from her pockets...

Wolf: If my word alone isn't enough to prove that I'm innocent, then I'd be willing to pay for entry good sir.

The little green man studied Wolf for a minute as if to search for any malicious intent that lied within her... Then he lowered his bow and arrow...

Little Green Man: I guess you're not a spy after all. There's no need to pay for entry. The village doesn't work that way...

He then called to someone down below...

Little Green Man: Open the gate!

The entrance started opening until it revealed full view of the village, and two more little green men came out of the entrance and stood guard on both sides of it. Wolf put the pouch away into her pockets and started her walk towards the entrance. As she walked past the entrance one of the little green men said...

Little Green Man 2: Welcome to Carne Village.

Wolf replied with a nod and a faint smile...

Wolf: You have my thanks.

And continued her walk.

The little green man blushed and put a hand on the back of his head awkwardly...

Little Green Man 2: Oh! Uh... It was nothing...

Little Green Man 3: What? You already attached to her or something? We can't fully trust her yet.

Little Green Man 2: Right! Right! My bad...

Little Green Man 3: Geez... Do me a favor and keep it in your pants for once.

Little Green Man 2: Hey! Give me a break! I hadn't met a woman that attractive before...

Wolf tuned out the conversation she was hearing and continued her walk towards the village...

At Carne Village...

Wolf arrived at Carne Village. She was being escorted by another little green man, or Goblin as they called themselves. Wolf was wondering what they were and she had to ask. They were nice enough to explain their race to her. She took a look around as she walked through it. Some of the houses looked identical while some looked different. The village itself wasn't really exquisite, but it was nice enough. Everyone seemed to be asleep as there were no houses that had their lights on. Finally they both came across a barn. Wolf could see that it was dimly lit with a lantern. Her escort turned to her explained to her...

Goblin: This is where you'll sleeping. Sorry if there's no beds, but you can just use the hay as a makeshift bed. Can't be bothering anybody this late at night.

Wolf could understand that. She nodded to the Goblin in understanding. The Goblin was about to leave her alone when Wolf told him to wait as she had to ask him something. She had to ask him if there was any work to be done...

Goblin: Well, there is some work here to be done in the village tomorrow, but I'm sure someone like you could take on being an adventurer. They used to focus on jobs such as killing monsters, but now thanks to the Sorcerer King's ruling, they now have expedition jobs to be done. I was told you can register to be an adventurer at E-Rantel. It's just Southwest from the village.

Wolf seemed interested by this, though her interest was also piqued the moment the Goblin mentioned this 'Sorcerer King', but she decided to let it go for now...

Wolf: Is there anything else about this adventuring job you can tell me?

The Goblin shook his head...

Goblin: Nah, sorry. I only know about what the adventurers who passed by here told me.

Wolf: I see...

Wolf thanked him and he left, leaving her alone in the barn. Wolf laid down in the hay and thought about this adventuring job. It sounded like a good way to earn some coin, especially when that Goblin said it was fitting for someone like her, since she noticed him eyeing Kusabimaru. If he really thought that, then she had no reason for doubt. Then, Wolf's thoughts lingered on to Lord Satoru. She wondered how he was doing now without her. Wolf was confident that Lady Narberal would be able to defend him as she recalled her talks with her and mentioned that the master swordsman Takemikazuchi himself had trained her to use a blade, so there was nothing to worry about. Still, Wolf missed her master, and she was sure her master missed her as well. Wolf recalled more exchanges with people she held in high regard until she drifted off to sleep...

Unbeknownst to her, she was being watched by certain redheaded cleric from afar as she slept...

Hoped you liked this chapter! Feel free to review! Is there something I should fix? Let me know!

Next Upcoming Chapter: Title has yet to be decided!